Captains of Industry: Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money (Illustrated Edition)
By James Parton
- Release Date: 2026-03-14
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
A classic exploration of enterprise with purpose. In Captains of Industry, renowned nineteenth-century biographer James Parton tells the remarkable stories of innovators, entrepreneurs, inventors, and reformers who transformed their industries while contributing to society. From self-educated craftsmen and pioneering engineers to visionary philanthropists and social reformers, these biographies reveal how character, creativity, and determination shaped the modern world. This new illustrated edition includes: • A newly written historical foreword • Author biography and contextual notes • Original illustration prompts and visual interpretation • Carefully formatted text for modern readers Discover the inspiring lives of individuals who proved that success in business can mean far more than profit.
